Phallic cakes...and other phallic things.. are so interesting to me. Penises (like vaginas) are many things; odd, funny, flashy, simple, complex, vulnerable, ugly, beautiful. I find it to be interesting and only slightly humorous when phallic things are meshed with unlikely concepts such as...cupcakes! So, rather than crude, I find these cupcake pans to be a strange homage. At times I find penises to be quite beautiful and most often when I am involved in a relationship.
Penises, however, can also be quite frightening. Penises are often catered to through patriarchy. Be it through porn or rape, or interpersonal dominance, the beings behind penises are often a source of ego and harm. I think in some ways a baked good penis diminishes that.
Cupcake pans like this are something that are likely to be whipped out during a bachellorette party. It is novelty and is meant to be taken lightly. But rather than whooping and hollering I will be munching with a playful grin. Yes, I'll be making this purchase.
In attempts to to practice healthy living, I've been eating gluten-free. So, these penis cupcakes will be gluten-free cupcakes. For some reason, I find that funny. These cupcakes will be extra special. However, being that cupcakes consist of sugar and fat, they will not at all be a part of healthy living. Heh.
Bottom line; rather than viewing the penis as a source of power -- novelty items like these penis cupcake pans can represent affectionate play. Sounds good to me.
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